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Extra Duty While-in-use Covers and Kits

Eaton's Crouse Hinds series line of weatherproof while-in-use covers combine durable weather protection with innovative design features to offer a superior weatherproof solution against various elements such as rain, snow and ice.

While-in-use covers are available in various sizes and styles of die cast aluminum and UV-rated polycarbonate with configurable device inserts for maximum application flexibility.

All Crouse-Hinds series while-in-use covers are NEMA 3R rated and meet the latest NEC requirements for wet locations and extra duty applications.

Certifications and compliances

  • cULus
  • cCSAus
  • Complies with NEC Article 406.9(B)(1)
  • NEMA 3R

Design features

Multiple configurations and styles for installation flexibility:

  • Patented corner ball joint hinge allows for vertical or horizontal mounting without disassembly
  • Up to 55 different device configurations!
  • Die cast aluminum or UV-rated polycarbonate covers provide excellent corrosion resistance
  • Available colors include gray, transparent gray, white and bronze 
  • Adapters included for decorator and GFCI devices, duplex receptacles, switches and round receptacles
  • Low profile models available with unique design that eliminates cord bending inside the cover
  • Recessed models available; one-piece assembly replaces separate installation of outlet box, siding guard and while-in-use cover

Complete kits available:

  • Kits include single-gang outlet box, in-use cover and 15A tamper-resistant, weather-resistant GFCI device – save time with fast and easy installation
  • Available with non-metallic or metallic while-in-use covers
  • In-wall or external mount versions available

Patented ball joint hinge

Our standard non-metallic and metallic while-in-use covers feature a corner ball joint hinge that allows for vertical or horizontal mounting without disassembly. The cover will open in either orientation!

Standard materials

  • Body and cover – polycarbonate or die cast aluminum
  • Gasket – polyethylene foam
Specifications
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Bronze, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Gray, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Transparent gray, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, White, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Gray, 2.25" deep, Polycarbonate, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Gray, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Vertical, 55:1 configuration, Two-gang
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, White, 3.125" deep, Polycarbonate, Vertical, 55:1 configuration, Two-gang
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Bronze, 2.25" deep, Die cast aluminum, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Bronze, 3.125" deep, Die cast aluminum, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Gray, 3.125" deep, Die cast aluminum, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, White, 3.125" deep, Die cast aluminum, Horizontal/vertical, 16:1 configuration, Single-gang, Universal mounting
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, Bronze, 3.125" deep, Die cast aluminum, Vertical, 55:1 configuration, Two-gang
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series extra duty while-in-use cover, White, 3.125" deep, Die cast aluminum, Vertical, 55:1 configuration, Two-gang
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